Academies
Our accountancy team provides personalised accountancy, audit and advisory services to academies and multi-academy trusts across the UK.
Trusted accountancy support for academies
At Parsons, we understand the pressures those in education face – budget constraints, regulatory obligations, strategic planning and stakeholder accountability.
Although academy schools have more financial freedom, they’re under continual review to ensure they’re using public funds efficiently and effectively.
Managing an academy or multi-academy trust (MAT) comes with significant financial responsibility, which is why it’s important to choose an accounting partner committed to supporting your financial success and governance responsibilities.
Specialist Advice for Academies
Academies operate in a unique financial and governance framework. Our team has in depth experience working with academies and understands the requirements of the Department of Education (DfE), Academy Trust Handbook and Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA).
We ensure your compliance with the financial reporting standards and provide reassurance to stakeholders that public resources are being managed appropriately.
Our team have experience in auditing both single academies and multi-academy trusts. We provide accurate, clear and timely accounts, giving academy leaders and trustees full visibility of their financial position so they can make informed decisions about the future.
Why Choose Parsons Accountants for your Academy Accountancy
Whether you’re managing a standalone academy or leading a trust, Parsons provides tailored support to meet your regulatory requirements, plan, and focus on delivering outstanding education.
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Client feedback
“We have engaged Parsons as statutory auditor and are thrilled with their knowledge and professionalism. They have taken time to understand our business and us as individuals and have audited in a way which does not feel onerous and allows us to continue business as usual.”
Victoria McLeod
Director at Royle Recruitment
“I’ve worked with Ian and his team at Parsons for several years. They were instrumental in helping me to negotiate the successful sale of my first business and they continue to give me reliable advice and accountancy for my current business, Prosura.”
Jon Newall
CEO, Prosura Ltd
“York Medical Group have trusted Parsons as our finance and commercial partner for over six years. When the practice scaled up and merged several practices into one and became a Primary Care Network in its own right, we need fit-for-purpose financial systems. We outsourced our Financial Controller, Finance Administrator and strategic financial advice to Parsons and we haven’t looked back. Parsons manages our end-to-end financial systems including payroll and NHS pensions. They have the full confidence of the partners and senior managers in all matter relating to operational finance and development of the practice.”
Zulf Ali
CEO York Medical Group
“We outsourced our finance function because it gave us the flexibility and breadth of financial expertise we needed in the face of very rapid growth. The COVID pandemic saw our contractual income grow from a £2m to a £6.3m within a very short period of time. Our finance needs have changed along the journey and Parsons have been responsive in terms of ensuring that we maintained the level of support we needed.”
Maddy Ruff
CEO at Nimbuscare Ltd
“There was a lot of documentation and complex processes involved with the disposal of the business. I needed the advice of someone who understood what was required to ensure everything was done correctly and with my best interests at heart. Parsons certainly fulfilled that need. We has a very smooth deal which was comparatively swift and manged with calm professionalism by a good team. I felt well looked after throughout and would recommend Parsons to any other business owners looking to make the leap.”
Barry Vale
former owner at Ridings Reprographics
“Parsons have been with us since our first audit in 2023, supporting us as a privately owned SME in the flooring sector through an important milestone for the business. Their approachable, supportive manner made the process feel straightforward and reassuring, and we genuinely enjoy working with a team who are always on hand throughout the year to answer questions and offer guidance.”
Helen De La Rue
UK Trade Furnishings Limited
“The team at Parsons York is our first port of call when we need expertise to support key strategic decisions. We know we can rely on Rebecca and Mark to answer a call and provide immediate and sound advice when we need it. Parsons provide high-level strategic insight that complements our in-house finance team and gives us the ‘big picture’ transparency we need at the board table. They support decisions which impact the future growth and prosperity of the business and have been instrumental in our success to date. We regard them as an important strategic partner.”
Jordan Cook
Managing Director at PolyGlobal Ltd
“The team at Parsons understand my business very well, they truly care about the job they do and the clients they look after. Parsons looks after my tax affairs – previously for the business and my personal tax affairs now that I’ve retired. Having that long-term relationship has been beneficial because there is an existing understanding of our long-term plan, where we have come from and where we need to go in the future.”
Allan Binns
Former Managing Director at Incom Systems Communication Specialists Ltd
“Parsons have been managing my annual Self Assessment tax return for several years and they are so easy to deal with, I’ve even recommended them to other people. I like working with a local business and it’s important to me that my accountant is established and professional. There’s always someone there to answer any queries I have and I trust them to do things right.”
Nick Stokes
Business Owner at Stokes Creations
“The service from Parsons is very professional and efficient. I can always get hold of an accountant when I need them, they have reliable expertise and a very good understanding of my accounts. I know I can trust them to advise me on everything I need to know and any actions I need to take. I can’t praise them highly enough.”
Malcolm Bretton
Local Farmer based in West Yorkshire
Meet Our Directors
Ian Parsons
Managing Partner & Head of Corporate Finance
Steven Wotherspoon
Director and Head of Business Services
Daniel Andreca
Tax Director
Andy Lucas
Audit Director
Martin Benson-May
Audit Director
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At Parsons, Chartered Accountants we believe that every client – an individual, start-up or an established business – should have peace of mind when it comes to their finances.
As a leading independent accountant in Yorkshire, we look after the accounting, assurance, tax planning and business advisory needs of our clients throughout the UK. As part of our service, we offer corporate finance, financial planning, payroll and bookkeeping, and outsourced financial support.